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Fela Kuti Fela is a man with contradictions. This is what makes him so intriguing. People who love him can overlook his shortcomings. His songs often run for 20 minutes or more, and are performed in thick, almost incomprehensible Pidgin English. His music is inspired by Christian hymns and classical music, jazz, Yoruba music, chant, and horn-and-guitar heavy highlife. He was a musician Fela Kuti embodied that music can be used to change the world. His music was used to argue for social, political and economic reforms. His influence can be felt to this day. Afrobeat is a form of music that blends African and Western influences. Its roots are in West-African music as well as funk. However it has evolved into a brand new genre. His political activism was fierce and fearless. He used his music to protest government corruption and human rights violations. Songs such as “Zombie”, “Coffin for the State Head” and others were shrewd critiques of Nigeria's regime. He also made use of Kalakuta as a place to connect with like-minded individuals and to encourage political activism. The production features a huge portrait of his mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, who was a well-known feminist activist and pioneer of the feminist movement. The actress who portrays her is Shantel Cribbs, who has successfully communicated her importance in the life of Fela. The play also examines her political activism. Despite her declining health, she refused to undergo tests for AIDS. Instead she took traditional treatment. He was a musician Fela Ransome-Kuti was a complex musician who used his music to facilitate political change. He is famous for his work on Afrobeat, a mix of dirty funk with traditional African rhythms. He was also a relentless critic of Nigeria's political and religious leaders. Fela's mother was a suffragist against colonialism and it's not surprising that he has a passion for political commentaries and social commentary. His parents wanted him to be a physician but he had different plans. A trip to America changed his outlook forever. Exposure to Black power movements and the leaders such as Malcolm X and Eldridge Cleaver had a profound effect on his music. He adopted a Pan-Africanism ethos, which would guide and inform his later work. He was a songwriter While in the United States Fela was introduced to Black Power activists like Stokely Carmichael and Malcolm X. The experience inspired him to start an activist group known as the Movement of the People and compose songs that expressed the ideas he had about activism and black awareness. His philosophies were expressed through the way of yabis, an art of public speaking was referred to as 'freedom of expression'. He also started to impose an ethical code on his band. This included refusing to accept medication from Western-trained physicians. After returning to Nigeria Fela began building his own club and the Shrine in Ikeja. Police and military officials were every day. His Mosholashi-Idi Oro hangers were able to repopulate the area around the club with drugs of all kinds, especially “bana” and “yamuna” (heroin). Fela kept his integrity despite this. His music is a testimony to the determination with which he fought authority and demanded that the desires of the masses be reflected in official goals. It is a legacy that will last for generations. He was a poet In his music, Fela used light-hearted sarcasm to discuss political and economic issues in Nigeria. He also mocked his fans as well as the government and himself. He referred to himself during these shows as “the big dick in the pond with the little fish.” The authorities took his jokes lightly and he was repeatedly arrested and detained, as well as beating by the authorities. He was eventually given the title Anikulapo, which translates to “he carries his death in his pouch.” In 1977, Fela recorded a song called “Zombie,” which compared soldiers to zombies who were able to follow orders without hesitation. This irritated the military who seized the Kalakuta Republic, burning it down and beating its occupants. In the course of the raid, the mother of Fela was thrown from her second-floor window. Fela developed Afrobeat during the years that following the nation's independence. Afrobeat is a music genre that combines jazz and the indigenous African rhythm. His songs attacked European cultural imperialism, and he favored traditional African beliefs and cultures. He also criticized fellow Africans who violated their nation's traditions. He emphasized the importance of human rights and freedom. He was a rapper Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a saxophonist and trumpeter, was born in Abeokuta in 1938. He is a pioneer of Afrobeat music. He grew up with jazz, rock and roll and traditional African music and chants which influenced his unique style of music. After a trip to the United States, Fela met Sandra Smith. She was an activist in the Black Power Movement. Her ideas influenced his work. After his return to Nigeria, Fela began using his music as a political tool. He criticized the government of his home country and insisted that African culture should not be submerged by Western sensibilities. He also wrote about social injustices and human rights violations, and was repeatedly arrested for his criticism of the military. Fela also openly advocated the use of marijuana, also known as “igbo” in Africa. He often held public discussions at Afrika Shrine, also known as “yabis” where he would lampoon government officials and promote his views on freedom of expression and the beauty of women's bodies. Fela also had an entourage of young women, who performed in his shows and also served as vocal backups for him. He was a dancer Fela was a master at musical fusion. He combined elements of beat music, and highlife to create his own unique style. He influenced a generation African musicians and was an outspoken critic of colonial rule. Despite being snatched and tortured by the Nigerian military junta and witnessing his mother killed, Fela refused to leave the country. He died from complications due to AIDS in 1997. Fela was a well-known political activist who opposed the oppressive Nigerian Government and supported the principles Pan Africanism. His albums such as 1973's Gentleman focused on fighting oppression from both government bodies and colonial parties. He also advocated black power and decried Christianity, Islam and other non-African influences for dividing the people of Africa. The title track of an album released in 1978, Shuffering and Shmiling, describes the overcrowded public buses full of poor people “shuffering and smiling.” Fela was a strong opponent of hypocrisy in religion. The dancers of Fela were an excellent match for his music. They were vibrant, sensual and elegant. Their contributions were just as important as Fela’s words. He was an activist in the political arena. Fela Kuti was an activist who used music to challenge the unjust authority. He adapted his knowledge of American jazz and funk to African rhythms and modes and created an ear that was ready for fight. Most of his songs begin as slow instrumentals, gradually layering short-lined melodies and riffs until they burst with urgency. Unlike many artists, who were afraid to expose their political beliefs, Fela was fearless and uncompromising. He stood in his convictions even when it was risky to do so. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a feminist who was the leader of the Nigerian Women's Movement. His father was a protestant minister and president of the teachers' union. He also established Kalakuta Republic – a recording studio and commune that became a symbol of the resistance. The government raided Kalakuta Republic which destroyed property and injuring Fela. He refused to back down, though and continued to speak out against the government. He died in 1997 from complications arising from AIDS. His son Femi continues to carry on his political and musical legacy. He was a father Music is often viewed by many as a political action. The lyrics of musicians are used to demand change. But some of the most effective music-related protests don't rely on words in any way. Fela Kuti is one of these artists and his music is heard today. He was the founder of Afrobeat music, which blends traditional African rhythms and harmony with jazz and hip-hop that was inspired by artists like James Brown. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Fela's maternal grandmother, was an activist and unionist who fought against colonialism. She helped form the Abeokuta Women's Union and fought against gender-discriminatory taxation laws. She also studied Marxism and believed Nigeria should be serving its all citizens. Fela's son Seun continues his father's legacy, through a band called Egypt 80 that's touring the world this year. The band's music is a blend of the sounds and politics of Fela's era with a fervent denial of the same power structures that persist in the present. fela claims will be released at the end March. Thousands of fans gathered to pay their respects at the funeral held in Tafawa Balewa square. The crowd was so large, that the police had to block the entrance.